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Dr. Jane Smith, specialist-trained periodontist, in the PerioEdge reception

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Dr. Jane Smith

Advanced Periodontal, Dental Implant & Oral Reconstruction Specialist

Years of Clinical Excellence, Academic Leadership & Surgical Innovation

Dr. Jane Smith is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts in Periodontics, Dental Implant Surgery, and Oral Reconstruction. For many years, she has dedicated her career to preserving natural teeth, preventing bone loss, rebuilding damaged jawbone, and restoring oral health through advanced periodontal and implant therapies.

Inside the Austin practice

Preservation-First Care

Treating the cause, not just the symptom

Known for her meticulous surgical approach and exceptional diagnostic abilities, Dr. Smith combines university-level expertise with compassionate, individualized patient care. Her philosophy centers on preservation first — identifying and treating the underlying causes of tooth loss and bone deterioration before recommending restorative solutions.

Having placed thousands of dental implants, Dr. Smith is widely sought after for complex implant cases, severe bone loss, failed implant reconstruction, and comprehensive oral rehabilitation. Her unique expertise allows her to evaluate not only the teeth, but the health, quality, and long-term stability of the supporting jawbone and surrounding structures that ultimately determine treatment success.

Many patients come to Dr. Smith after being told they are not candidates for dental implants, after experiencing implant complications, or with significant bone loss. She is frequently entrusted with advanced reconstructive cases, failed implant treatment, severe periodontal disease, and complex surgical challenges.

Dr. Smith’s Austin surgical suite, equipped for advanced implant and periodontal surgery

Academic Leadership & International Recognition

Educating a generation of specialists

Dr. Smith has spent much of her career educating future generations of dentists, periodontists, and implant surgeons. She completed her specialty residency in Periodontics and Implantology in addition to advanced specialty training, establishing the scientific and clinical foundation for her distinguished career in periodontal and implant surgery.

Dr. Smith has spent many years teaching future generations of dentists. She has taught Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and helped train future dental professionals in both surgical and clinical disciplines, contributing to interdisciplinary education and advancing collaboration between medicine and dentistry.

Beyond her academic appointments, Dr. Smith has served as an international lecturer and educator, sharing advanced surgical techniques, implant innovations, and periodontal treatment concepts with clinicians, specialists, and universities throughout the world.

Patients often seek Dr. Smith specifically because they recognize that the same surgeon who has taught thousands of dentists and specialists brings that depth of expertise to every diagnosis and treatment plan.

She is also a respected referral resource for dentists, dental specialists, and physicians seeking expert evaluation and treatment for their patients — a reputation built on years of experience, sound clinical judgment, and consistently successful outcomes.

The corridor to the PerioEdge treatment rooms

Expertise & Clinical Focus

Dr. Smith’s practice is focused on:

  • Advanced Dental Implant Surgery
  • Bone Regeneration & Bone Grafting
  • Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Disease
  • Oral Plastic & Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Full Mouth Reconstruction
  • Management of Severe Bone Loss
  • Complex Implant Revision & Rescue Cases
  • Extraction Site Preservation
  • Oral Health & Longevity Therapies

Her treatment philosophy is centered on preserving healthy structures whenever possible, rebuilding what has been lost, and creating stable foundations that support long-term oral health, facial esthetics, and overall well-being.

Every patient receives a thorough evaluation, a clear understanding of their treatment options, and a customized plan designed to achieve the healthiest and most durable result possible.

Professional Distinctions

  • Advanced Specialty Training
  • Years of University Teaching Experience
  • International Lecturer in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
  • Thousands of Dental Implants Placed

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Texas Dental Association (TDA)
  • Austin Dental Society
  • Austin Academy of Dentistry

Training, Credentials & Affiliations

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)American Dental Association (ADA)

Specialist care, when it matters most

For complex care, patients, dentists, and physicians turn to Dr. Smith.